US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Draw

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 8.0 MI NE of JCT SH 94 · Structure no. I-18-O

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 Ml over Draw in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,400 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location8.0 MI NE of JCT SH 94
RouteU.S. Route 24G
Coordinates38.931, -104.61197
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2020)
Projected traffic22,400 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 24 Ml over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Draw carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.